Political Prisoner
Letter Writing Night: Thursday, January 17th, 6-8pm in
the conference room. Write letters to build and sustain relationships with
prisoners in Minnesota and beyond. Open to all. FFI Bailey Riley rileyb16@gmail.com

Indian Taco Fundraiser: Friday,
January 18th, Friday, January 18th 11am-5pm upstairs. Come
support the family and get your grub on , relax , unwind , and converse with
some amazing people! We added some things to the menu and we hope you enjoy. Indian
tacos, frybread, frydogs, nachos, wild rice eggrolls and Mexican corn. Come see
us! Dine in, come for pick up or order delivery!! We will deliver a minimum of
4. Call/text: 612-249-3266Initiates Meeting: Sunday, January
20th 8:15am-10:15am in the conference room. FFI Lou Tofte

All Church Meeting: Sunday, January 20th immediately following celebration to continue the discussion of what we want, need, and can do as we move forward as a church. FFI Kristine Smith

***Initiates Meeting is cancelled for Sunday, January 20th. Next meeting is Sunday, February 17th 8:15-10:15am.***

Sunday Celebration

January 20, 2019

Greeters: Mary Burns and Don Browne

Communal Singing by Roberta Cullen

Communal Reading

Our
mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work
courageously for peace with justice and mercy.

Opening by Al
Hildenbrand

Lao Tzufollowed by 5 minutes of silence

70

My teachings are easy to understand

and easy to put into practice.

Yet your intellect will never grasp
them,

and if you try to practice them,
you’ll fail.

My teachings are older than the
world.

How can you grasp their meaning?

If you want to know me, look inside
your heart.

Poetry by

Welcome, Announcements & Offering

Reading: Isaiah 62:1-4 by Roberta
Cullen

1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep
silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines
out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch.

2 The nations shall see your
vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new
name that the mouth of the LORD will give.

3 You shall be a crown of beauty in
the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

4 You shall no more be termed
Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be
called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in
you, and your land shall be married.

Sermon by Pastor Walter Lockhart

Special Performance by

Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread
& juice by Jan Werness

Hospitality Time Thanks for set-up by
the Hospitality Committee, Treats by

Indian Taco Fundraiser: Saturday,
February 2nd, 11am-5pm Upstairs in the dining hall. Come
support the family and get your grub on , relax , unwind , and converse with
some amazing people! We added some things to the menu and we hope you enjoy. Indian
tacos, frybread, frydogs, nachos, wild rice eggrolls and Mexican corn. Come see
us! Dine in, come for pick up or order delivery!! We will deliver a minimum of
4. Call/text: 612-249-3266

Cabin Fever Song
Circle: Tuesday, February 12th, 7-9 pm in front of the
Walker fireplace. We’ll go around the circle. You can play or sing a
song, request a song (and we’ll play it if anybody knows it), or pass.
Listeners welcome, too. We should be able to go around the circle several
times. Bring your instruments and any snacks or beverages you might want.
FFI Janet Skidmore 612-965-3335 janetskidmore56@gmail.com

Meet the
Artist: Ricardo Levins Morales: Friday, January 18th,
6-8pm., Hennepin Avenue UMC, Minneapolis. This will be an opportunity to
interact with Morales and experience his social justice-focused graphic art,
which is currently on display at the church’s gallery. Hennepin Avenue UMC 511 Groveland
Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403

**“Dear
Friends, We have some Honduran leaders who will be turning themselves in for
asylum in the coming days. Some of these folks have no one in the U.S. and need
a home to live in while they work on their case. Here is one urgent case (we
are not using her real name for her protection):

Claudia
is a long-time leader in the campesino and women’s rights movements. For years,
she has experienced death threats and several compadres from her organization
have been murdered by paramilitaries and others attempting to drive poor people
off their land. Claudia is a strong woman leader who has been forced to migrate
due to both individual threats and the systemic forced migration caused by land
theft perpetuated by multinational companies, mega-projects, and the violence
of the state in pursuit of those interests. Individually and organizationally,
they took inspiration from Bertha Caceres; unfortunately, those in Honduras
continue to be forced to flee or be killed. Her son recently tried to ask for
asylum, but was deported. She has not seen or heard from him in many
months.

She
has an attorney, but needs an home in order to be released. Here are some
of the requirements of a person/persons who are willing to Sponsor:

Should have legal
status in the US. Legal Permanent Residents and US Citizens are helpful.

Can house Claudia
rent-free for at least six months, which would mean providing a bed and
meals. It’s not clear if and when Claudia will be able to work.

Can assist in
getting Claudia’s mind, body and spiritual needs met. This includes
getting her to immigration appts, medical visits, creating a friendly
environment, and being willing to coordinate with other activists to get
her needs met.

Chalice Circle: Sundays 9 to 10 am in the Meditation Room. We
listen to music, meditate, read a passage on spiritual growth, and discuss our
thoughts and feelings using the circle method. All are welcome! Come once or
many times!

Dance for Women: 2nd Saturday of each month 7 to 10 pm in the
sanctuary.

Neurodiversity Group: 2nd Thursday of each month 7 to 9 pm led by
Paul Johnson. Free emotional support for adults on the autism spectrum and
their family & friends. Pljohnson46@yahoo.com

Northern Mississippi
Prisoner Support Group: 1st
and 3rd Thursday of each month 6 to 8 pm. Write letters to build and sustain
relationships with prisoners in Minnesota and beyond. Open to all. FFI Bailey
Riley rileyb16@gmail.com

Norwegian Folk Dance: 1st
& 3rd Monday of each month 7 to 9 pm in the Sanctuary.
Rehearsals open to all, free.